We are Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran from the Hacker Valley Studio podcast. We explore the human condition to inspire peak performance in cybersecurity. Join us on our quest to find inspirational stories and knowledge to elevate ourselves and our communities.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by special guest Eric Avigdor, VP of Product Management at Votiro. With humility as the focal point, Eric details his journey as a Product Manager — sharing his unique approach to leadership and customer engagement, as well as the art of asking the right questions. Discover how Votiro is spearheading content security innovation, and don't miss Eric's advice for budding Product Managers eager to make their mark in the industry.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Eric Avigdor
02:27 - Cybersecurity is like an orchestra
03:20 - Product Management vs Engineering
04:40 - Misconceptions of Product Management
07:09 - Understanding the product
08:18 - The realities of the job
10:51 - Tying the whole story together
13:32 - Why Votiro?
16:52 - Leading the way in innovation
19:05 - A word about our sponsor
21:24 - A use-case storytime
23:17 - Integrating where content resides
25:06 - Security + collaboration is the goal
27:50 - Advice for aspiring Product Managers
Links:
Connect with Eric Avigdor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-avigdor-0b561118/
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Host Chris Cochran is joined by Marty Overman, Senior VP at Imperva, to discuss the importance of self-awareness and transparency in cybersecurity leadership. The two emphasize the need for leaders to recognize their strengths and weaknesses and understand and empathize with the needs and experiences of those they lead.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:52 - Introducing guest, Marty Overman
01:26 - What makes a great sales leader?
04:50 - The power of asking questions
07:27 - Building strong team cultures
11:58 - Creating opportunities for collaboration
14:28 - Setting goals and expectations
17:24 - Creating team identity together
24:15 - Identifying areas for improvement
28:09 - Psychological safety in leadership
30:12 - Creating a safe space
34:52 - Adults and the inner child
37:26 - Empathy and understanding
Links:
Connect with Marty Overman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyoverman/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
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Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
In this episode, host Ron is joined by Jamie Blasco, co-founder and CTO at Nudge Security, to discuss the opportunities of SaaS as well as the security implications of AI. Jamie also considers the importance of striking a balance between productivity and security when employees adopt new tools. Lastly, he emphasizes his philosophy of treating employees as part of the solution and creating a culture where they feel valued and included in the company's security efforts.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:35 - Introducing guest, Jamie Blasco
02:25 - How does SaaS fit into AI today?
03:52 - Areas of opportunity for AI & SaaS
05:17 - A walk down Jamie’s memory lane
09:56 - Finding the shadow IT
15:08 - What are the risks?
18:26 - A word from our sponsor!
20:40 - 3rd party risk & data usage
24:33 - Types of AI Nudge is utilizing
26:38 - The premise behind Nudge
30:50 - Employees as part of the solution
33:13 - SaaS — critical but risky
36:43 - Jamie’s final words of advice
Links:
Connect with Jamie Blasco:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeblasco/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
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Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
How do you effectively persuade team members and stakeholders to take action, convey the importance of new projects, or request additional resources? Communicating technical security information often leads to disconnection or worse, falls on deaf ears. During this hour-long livestream, hosts Ron and Chris tackle how you can turn the tables by leveraging the primal power of storytelling, enhancing attention and engagement.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
04:39 - Storytelling & conveying information
07:39 - How do I tell better stories?
14:25 - The Story Circle & The Hero's Journey
22:11 - Understanding your audience
24:41 - Simplifying cybersecurity
30:20 - The impact of storytelling
36:01 - Mastering storytelling in cybersecurity
Links:
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
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Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In this episode, Chris and Ron Eddings are joined by Jeff Man, a legend in cybersecurity. The conversation begins with Jeff sharing his experiences as a member of the first NSA red team and his involvement in groundbreaking projects. He discusses his early days working with computers at the National Security Agency (NSA) in the 1980s and his role in developing a software-based encryption system. Jeff also points to the significance of the first publicly available web browser and the impact it had on the internet and cybersecurity.
Later in the episode, Jeff talks about his transition from the NSA to the private sector and his focus on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. He explains the importance of PCI and how it provides a framework for organizations to protect sensitive data and maintain secure networks.
Impactful Moments
0:00 - Intro
01:15 - Welcome Jeff Man
01:51 - Jeff’s introduction to computing and cybersecurity
09:25 - Creation of the first NSA Red Team
15:20 - Leaving NSA and Focusing on PCI
19:41 - Advice for Those Starting in Cybersecurity
21:53 - Staying up to date with Jeff Man
Links:
Stay in touch with Jeff Man on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyeman/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio.com
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
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Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord